Walton County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Walton County, Florida don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Walton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Walton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 245 significant power outages in Walton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–12, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 28,060 customers (39.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 59th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Walton County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 1,234 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–12, 2018 | 28,060(39.3%) | 3 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 9,914(13.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 17–19, 2021 | 9,052(12.7%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Nov 16, 2021 | 9,052(12.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Nov 18, 2015 | 8,645(12.1%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Walton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Walton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (FL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) | Investor Owned | 6,071,776 | Not reporting | |
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 69,476 | Not reporting | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 23,259 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Florida. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Walton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Walton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Walton County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Walton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc, Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Walton County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Walton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–12, 2018. It peaked at 28,060 customers without power (39.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Walton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 245 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Walton County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/walton-county